Vulnerability Description
Python Software Foundation Python (CPython) version 2.7 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in shutil module (make_archive function) that can result in Denial of service, Information gain via injection of arbitrary files on the system or entire drive. This attack appear to be exploitable via Passage of unfiltered user input to the function. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit add531a1e55b0a739b0f42582f1c9747e5649ace.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | >= 2.7.0, < 2.7.16 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00040.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.python.org/issue34540Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/8985PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/8985/commits/add531a1e55b0a739b0f42582f1cPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00030.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00031.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://mega.nz/#%21JUFiCC4R%21mq-jQ8ySFwIhX6WMDujaZuNBfttDVt7DETlfOIQE1ig
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230309-0002/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3817-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3817-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4306Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00040.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.python.org/issue34540Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/8985PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/8985/commits/add531a1e55b0a739b0f42582f1cPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1000802?
CVE-2018-1000802 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Python Software Foundation Python (CPython) version 2.7 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in shutil module (make_arch...
How severe is CVE-2018-1000802?
CVE-2018-1000802 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1000802?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Leap.